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The Old Whiskey Mill

3.2 (274 reviews)
ModerateBrasseries, American
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Jay H.

Went while waiting for a ferry ; perfect for lunch and surprisingly not busy at all Service was quick , food came out quick but fresh , and omgggg that salmon and those croutons were AMAZING! It was dark but the decor fit the name Looks good for large groups (I say maybe & give a 4 because if I would have saw the ear wig review, I wouldn't have came but the salad & salmon was delicious so ... protein? lol)

Isabella B.

So. I liked the service. I liked the cheeseburger. I liked that I could bring my dog on their patio. I was here on September 20th during the film festival and everyone in house was great. I ordered pie to go. Imagine my surprise when I found an earwig IMBEDDED in my pie. I'm not talking on top- I'm saying baked in and he was literally in a bite of filling. Accidents happen but- this I'll never forget.

Fried chicken sandwich
Nikki C.

Stopped by this spot for a quick breakfast and left wondering if I should write it into my will. First off--the interior? A+ for fun vibes. It's like someone said, "Let's make a place where you can eat fried chicken and feel like a cool person while doing it," and they nailed it. We kicked things off with a bacon Bloody Mary (because breakfast should come with meat and a buzz) and a Southern Spritz that made me want to say "y'all" for no good reason. Both drinks were dangerously good--like, "I could forget I came here for food" good. But thankfully, the food demanded attention. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and--listen--the peach jam and melted brie combo? That sandwich didn't just slap, it wrote a love letter to my tastebuds and mailed it express. Meanwhile, my partner dove into the eggs over pulled pork and reported back with a mouthful of happiness. The side of pico? A spicy little bonus surprise, like the edible version of finding a $20 in your jacket pocket. Special shoutout to their housemade "Tabasco"--which I'm pretty sure is bottled ambition and wizardry. It brought the perfect level of heat without making me cry in public. Bottom line: next time we're in town, we're coming back. This place is now part of our travel itinerary--right between "check into hotel" and "question life choices if we don't eat here again."

French dip
Darlene D.

I ordered the French dip, and my husband ordered the short rib Reuben. Food was fantastic, service was great. The restaurant itself is a really nice place. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area.

The Hessian burger served with red cabbage , bacon, fried egg , Swiss cheese and fries .
Howie X.

I drove 65 miles from Everett WA to Port of Townsend to meet my friend that haven't seen for 30 years . We ordered a burger , salmon Caesar salad , Salmon entree and seafood pasta . All the food qualities were good and flavorable . The only thing I observed was that after the guests left , there was a server pour the left over iced tea into the water jar they served you on the table and then picked up all four dirty glasses by sticking her fingers into them . It's not just gross but also violated the health code . The restaurant is located in busy downtown Townsend, a very popular place for a meal .

Carrie D.

Food , class and po boy , both great! Servi e, great! French fries, great. Can't figure the 3 star reviews. Ambiance a okay!

One of our favorite places in Port Townsend.
Sharon G.

We adore the Old Whiskey Mill. We usually come here after a day of hiking at the Fort Worden trails and along the shore at North Beach. It's always warm, cozy, and beautiful inside (or in their tents outside during COVID). Great whiskey selections of course and very good house wines. The bangers and mash, fish and chips, and poutines are my favorite. Also, the clams bianco, which are amazing. And the servers are always really friendly. This is a great place to stop when you are in Port Townsend.

Fish and chips
Anders B.

The Poutine is best eaten before you go home and nap cause thats what you're gonna want to do. All the burgers are delicious and savory. Yes, even the one with kimchi. Good moscow mules and every first Sunday they do breakfast that always changes. the fish and chips/ artichoke dip..... OMG amazing, their spicy vinegar goes great in the fries and it's a good hotspot for pokemon go. Additional: Caribbean Chicken sandwich, delightfully tasty. sweet, tangy and tasty; to start, the chutney is clearly made with attention to detail for taste/texture; mixed with the melted cheese curds makes a perfect in-between for anyone. Chicken is cooked and seasoned to perfection, fresh veggies add to the flavor. As always, a Moscow mule ties it all back together. Coffees good and they have new happy hour foods yearly update: the salmon was delicious and a BEAUTIFUL presentation. The Knish is soooo good with the cheese and caramelized onions it's a perfect appetizer for happy hour.

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Everyone else loved their dishes and drinks. I don't recommend the fettuccine. Server and bartender/host were awesome.

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I had the artichoke halibut. Excellent. We enjoyed sitting outside. Make sure you are under an umbrella.

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Brasserie L'ecole - The steak

Brasserie L'ecole

4.4(171 reviews)
35.6 mi
•$$$

Stopped in for a quick meal, heard was a great spot to try while visiting town. Was blown away by…read morehow delicious the food was. Had the pork jowl and was mind blowing. Then after some conversation with the bartender, pull the trigger on the burger of all things. Again, wasn't expecting something so common to be uncommonly amazing. And to note, the fries may have been some of the best i have ever eaten. Sounded to simple to be amazing, but was elevated with an incredible flavor profile. This place is a gem, and the chef and his FOH crew are killing it!!

I took my partner here for his birthday. He had never had French food before (I eat it OFTEN) and…read morewanted to try the steak especially. We ordered quite a few items, the beef tartare, the French onion soup, the chicken liver pate, he got the rib eye and I got the duck confit. The tartare and French onion soup were both out standing. Delicious. The chicken liver pate was a good portion and also quite tasty. The steak was good but not phenomenal and for 96 dollars it should have been. The duck confit was bad. Too salty and so dry. I had one bite, took it to go and threw it in the trash. We had a cocktail each and two beers each. The service was pretty slow and not super attentive and missed things. The bill came to 400 dollars. I personally wouldn't go back, I live in Vancouver and there are so many better restaurants. Maybe this place is good for Victoria? My partner had a good time still and that's what mattered And finally we didn't order dessert but it was my partners birthday and they gave him a candle that was just on a little plate... most places will have a small dessert or something that they provide for birthdays. It was really tacky and made the whole evening seem a little cheap and odd.

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Charcuterie board

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Le Pichet - Different kinds of pate

Le Pichet

4.1(1.3k reviews)
39.7 mi•Downtown
•$$

First Time Here Our…read morefamily came to visit Seattle for 2 days. We were staying close by and this restaurant is within walking distance from our AirBnB. We had a reservation and were seated promptly for our family of 5 (includes 3 growing hangry boys). It's a small and quaint restaurant, not a good option for 6 or more. Our reservation was at 6:45 PM and the restaurant was full. Of course you have to order bread (baguette)! We ordered the charcuterie for the boys as an appetizer, they scarfed it all down, didn't even ask what each meat was, they just ate it! We all ordered steak/frites and a house special. It was so delicious. They served me (Queen B/Mama) a lovely gin martini, because that's what is needed when you travel with 4 males...and we shared a lovely red blend. I would recommend Le Pichet if you are looking for a nice relaxing/romantic meal cooked with lots of love and care.

This place really does remind me of a cozy bistro in France and I was lucky to score a table next…read moreto the window that overlooks the water! We started with a bunch of appetizers to share including the mussels which I thought was the best because it was not overcooked and also super flavorful. Wish it came with bread though. We also got the pate which was okay but the warm beat salad was fresh and lightly dressed! For the entree, I liked the mushroom pasta the best as the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. The fish dishes and the seafood stew was just okay. Slightly on the overcooked and under seasoned side. Overall, we ate a ton and there were a few stand out dishes!

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Le Pichet - Nice cozy interior for this little bistro.

Nice cozy interior for this little bistro.

Le Pichet - Onion Soup

Onion Soup

Le Pichet - Le Pichet is a calm bistro amid the craziness of 1st Ave, above Pike Place Market.

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Le Pichet is a calm bistro amid the craziness of 1st Ave, above Pike Place Market.

Stage - Bread

Stage

4.0(71 reviews)
34.8 mi
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Despite not having a great experience with the fish offerings at this restaurants, I'd still go…read moreahead and say that Stage is amazing and has some potential to make changes to the menu! Love the European Wine Bar/French Bistro vibes they have going and it's located in the cute Fernwood neighbourhood. Love their approach on French-inspired foods and showcasing seasonal local fresh veggies and plating it differently. The food is fresh and light, which is always nice for a French restaurant. We got the local crudités served with the eggplant roasted dip and it was a delight. The tomatoes were fresh and I appreciated the various textures, depth and flavours. The dishes are great for sharing. Love the pomme frites. The BBQ shishitos were a treat! The bread and butter were phenomenal. I believe that it is freshly baked. The service was amazing! They have a great ever-changing wine list from Europe as well as different parts of Canada. In addition, they have amazing cocktails. Unfortunately, Stage fell a little short for us. We had sent an email in advance mentioning that we are pescatarians and do not eat meat. We were very excited to try their fish offerings (Halibut and Rockfish) off the menu that night but our waitress informed us that the kitchen wouldn't be able to make any changes to the dishes and that some meat products were used in both fish options. We were very disappointed, especially since the food is so good. I recommend and advise that if you have two fish offerings, at least leave one completely pescatarian and free of meat products. We also didn't want to opt for the warm potato salad with mackerel since we had already had the pomme frites. As a result, we did not have a suitable protein option that night. This was the only thing that ticked us off, considering the level of care and pride they take with the food in their restaurant.

Really nice wine bar. Great wine and atmosphere. A bit pricy but very nice wine selection.read more

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Best Dirty Martini

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Pork Belly

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L'Oursin

4.0(193 reviews)
40.6 mi•Central District
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This is a lovely little French bistro in the outskirts of Capitol Hill, so while a bit out of the…read moreway from the city, this offers a lot of free street parking. We even got lucky to find a spot right near the restaurant. We made reservations in advance which is highly recommended for Friday and Saturday dinner, especially if you want to eat around 6-7pm. We got the following - Amuse bouche was a gazpacho. Builds up the appetite. Very refreshing. Included in the dining experience - Beef tartare - pretty fresh, a little heavier on the pickle. I liked the variety of toast they offered and they topped up the toast when we ran out - French onion soup - a bougie variation as they use veal bone broth. The smell can be a little off putting due to the pungency of the cheeses but when you take bites off the bread and soup, it's soooooo delicious. Super rich dish - Cassoulet - the duck is good. The sausage was very strongly spiced with a texture that is atypical of meat sausage but still good pairing it with the beans. I normally don't prefer beans but it soaked up the duck fat and seasoning really well. This dish was also extremely rich so just 1 entree and 2 appetizers were enough for 2 people - Ice cream - the rotating flavor was crème fraiche which felt like vanilla but extra creamy. Still doesn't beat the Movenpick ice cream from Switzerland but this is close - The wines we got (1 pet nat, 2 reds, 1 apple dessert wine) were excellent and pairs well with the respective food A few positives about this place: - They can pour wine by the half glass at exactly half the price of a glass so you get to try a bunch of wines without breaking the wallet or overcommitting - Some items are genuinely well priced - a double shot of espresso for $3 stood out - Gift cards worked with Resy credit. I stacked 4 gift cards totaling $140 on top of this month's Delta Amex Plat/Reserve $10/$20 Resy credits alongside my Amex Gold for the remainder to run multiple cards in one tab. They were patient and willing to work with me on this to use my credit card benefits fully The con about this place: - 20% mandatory gratuity. But this is one of the very few places that actually delivered service to this standard so I can't really complain - Birthday dinner but all they did was put a cheap candle in the dessert. Expected via reviews, but just a heads up

My husband and I went here for a late Valentines dinner. We were able to avoid the crowd but still…read morecelebrate the special day. We ordered escargot, steak-frites, and cassoulet. We're not big French cuisine enthusiasts but after this meal, we have a greater appreciation for French food now. The space is pretty relaxed and intimate. It suits both a casual and a formal setting depending on what you're there for. We would love to come back and try their other dishes!

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Bar area

L'Oursin - Steak frites

Steak frites

L'Oursin - Panisse $13 crispy chickpea fingers with our spicy harissa sauce and cultured crème fraîche GF

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Panisse $13 crispy chickpea fingers with our spicy harissa sauce and cultured crème fraîche GF

Place Pigalle - Liver Pate

Place Pigalle

4.0(711 reviews)
39.9 mi•Downtown
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A somewhat hidden gem in Pike Place... or, a quiet refuge among all the hubbub…read more.. We stopped in for early dinner on a Tuesday evening after a hectic day of travel... A little hard to find, we knew we were close but had to call the restaurant to find the kind of hidden entrance... This was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the views of Elliot Bay, the Seattle Wheel, Washington Ferries, and a blazing red sunset. First off, our waitress Katie was fantastic! She helped with suggestions and gave us the deets on the specials.. We opted for starters of (French) Onion Soup, Saffron Clam Chowder, and shared Green Goddess salad. The Saffron Clam Chowder was a very pleasant surprise with a saffron spiced broth and lots of clams, potatoes and carrots. NOT a New England style chowder... a very pleasant suprise indeed! The Green Goddess salad was perfect with fresh bib lettuce leaves and some small grape tomates. Entrees were the crab cakes and a salmon filet with a fresh house made pineapple salsa... both were so good. Lastly, dessert was Chocolate Pot du Creme and an Affogato. Again delicious and a perfect way to end the evening. We wasted no time in recommending Place Pigalle to friends and family!

Hidden Gem! View, food, and staff were all terrific…read more View: grab a window seat and you'll enjoy Seattle's iconic waterfront view, the beach and the Great Wheel, without being squeezed in with tourists. If the timing is right, the sunset makes it even better. Food: great selection of wine and French cuisine. The mussels with baguette were a highlight. Staff: attentive and warm. My companion and I enjoyed every minute. One heads-up: the location is tucked away enough that we had to call for directions. A true hidden gem.

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Place Pigalle - Escargots

Escargots

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Le Grand Bistro Américain

Le Grand Bistro Américain

3.5(621 reviews)
40.6 mi
•$$

There were definitely some positives to my experience dining here. The fries and the side of…read moregrilled chicken I ordered were both very tasty and were probably the highlights of the meal. Unfortunately, my main course, the lamb burger, was a huge disappointment. The burger itself was covered with so much sauce that it was difficult to enjoy. When I picked it up, sauce was literally dripping from it. For a dish where the lamb burger should be the highlight, I was confused as to why it was overwhelmed by so much sauce rather than allowing the flavor and quality of the meat to stand on its own. One part of the experience that really impressed me was Chef Riley. She personally came out from the kitchen to ask how everything was, including the presentation and my overall experience. She also genuinely asked if there was anything that could have been improved. I really appreciated her professionalism and willingness to hear feedback directly from a guest. Overall, I'm torn on whether I would recommend the restaurant or return. It wasn't a bad experience, and there were parts of the meal I enjoyed, but the overall food quality and execution did not quite meet the standard I expected, especially for a restaurant in such a nice waterfront location. Chef Riley's professionalism and attention to the guest experience were definitely a bright spot and left a positive impression.

We entered Le Grand with reasonably high expectations, and the restaurant exceeded them at…read morevirtually every level. Every dish at our table was outstanding; the meals were substantially better than I expected. We shared and tasted across the table, and there wasn't a weak dish or nuance among them. The service was equally impressive. Our server had an exceptional knowledge of all menu items as well as the wine list, and she was patient and genuinely cheerful while helping me work through four separate wine tastes before I made my final selection. At no point did I feel rushed or as though I were creating extra work for her. She seemed genuinely interested in helping me find a wine I would enjoy, and, in the end, I really did. What impressed me just as much was the overall service culture at Le Grand. When our server was occupied elsewhere, other members of the staff regularly passed our table and often asked whether they could help in any way, and that was so helpful because, as I recall, we did need more butter at one point and more water at another. I never heard "Sorry, that's not my table" or any other such attitude that sometimes appears in restaurants. Hospitality clearly seems to be a shared responsibility here. It Le Grand expensive? Yes, moderately so. But you will not leave this restaurant with any sense that value was lacking. And I cannot say the same for other expensive restaurants nearby (I will leave out the names of those places). The combination of excellent food, knowledgeable and gracious service, and attention to detail made this one of the most satisfying restaurant experiences we have had in quite some time. Our server deserved every penny of her gratuity, and Le Grand deserves considerably more recognition than it seems to receive here. We will absolutely return, and repeatedly.

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Le Grand Bistro Américain
Le Grand Bistro Américain - Promising menu, disappointing restaurant!

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Promising menu, disappointing restaurant!

Red Cow - Red Cow Burger

Red Cow

3.9(391 reviews)
40.8 mi•Madrona
•$$$

We went to dinner on Friday night, it was our favorite servers last day before she returns to…read morecollege. Kiki took great care of us. She offered their nightly special to us as specials is quite exciting! She answered all of our questions in detail and our food was delicious as expected. Our steaks was cooked to perfection. Kiki also explained that our meals was slightly behind but if she didn't apologize, we wouldn't have known :) Great ambiance, Great Service, keep up the great work!

Red Cow was one of those meals where I left wondering what exactly I was paying for…read more We started with drinks, and ironically that was probably the strongest part of the meal. I had the Real Bullets, a mezcal cocktail that was citrusy without burying the mezcal. My partner had the rum punch, which was light, refreshing and thankfully not overly sweet. Both were great. The bartender was also attentive throughout the night and overall service was very good. Then came the steaks. I got the Zabuton and my partner got the filet. Both steaks had good flavor, but my Zabuton was surprisingly tough. I know what cut I'm ordering and I'm not expecting filet texture from a Zabuton, but this was tough enough that it distracted from everything else. My partner's filet had the opposite problem. It was tender, but it was missing that hard charred crust that is half the reason I want a steak cooked in a restaurant instead of at home. I went with the herb butter on mine, which quickly melted across the entire plate and basically turned everything into steak soup. The red wine reduction on the filet worked much better because you could actually use it as a dipping sauce and control how much you wanted with each bite. And then there were the fries. For a restaurant built around steak frites at this price point, they were incredibly disappointing. They tasted like frozen fries dropped into a fryer. Maybe they weren't, but that's certainly how they ate. When you're charging this much for steak frites, I expect fries that feel like someone in the kitchen actually gave a shit about them. The seating situation was strange too. Red Cow's website showed reservations available seemingly every 15 minutes, yet when we arrived we were told the only option was the bar. The outdoor patio looked really nice, but it was cold and raining and we weren't dressed to sit outside. We were fine eating at the bar, especially since the bartender was great, but it's hard to understand how a restaurant can appear wide open online while simultaneously telling you there's no table available. Inside, the space didn't do much for me either. It feels designed more for function than feeling. Nothing was particularly wrong with it, but there wasn't much atmosphere to make an expensive dinner feel like an expensive dinner. I'm starting to wonder if I've completely missed the Ethan Stowell hype or if these restaurants just aren't what they used to be. Between Red Cow and my recent meal at How to Cook a Wolf, I've now walked away twice thinking basically the same thing: what's all the hype about? There were good things here. The cocktails were great, the steaks had good flavor and the service was strong. But when the centerpiece of the meal is a tough steak with frozen-tasting fries, it's hard to overlook that because the bartender made a good drink. For what Red Cow charges, this was a very overpriced meal for the quality.

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Dining area

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Bone marrow

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